KEVIN Sinfield has been given a ringing endorsement by Leicester coach Steve Borthwick. Sinfield, 41, who led Leeds to seven Grand Final triumphs, switched codes to replace Mike Ford as defence coach over the summer.
“He is superb,” Borthwick said. “He has an effect on players, they want to play for him. He can work with the kickers, he can work with the front row, but he’s also got the ability to work with our main distributors in attack, so attack and defence coaches are working hand in hand.”